About this episode

This episode explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton and the importance of preserving domestic textile manufacturing.

As part of the Grandma's Silver conversation series surrounding American Craftsmanship with Colonial Williamsburg's Craft & Forge brand, this conversation explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton , particularly what it means to preserve domestic textile manufacturing. Anna Brakefield , co-founder, shares how a visit to Colonial Williamsburg inspired a collaboration with Craft & Forge, translating historic textile patterns into a collection designed for modern homes. Along the way, learn why everyday household linens were once heirlooms, what has been lost as textile production moved overseas, and why craftsmanship, stewardship, and quality still matter in everyday objects. In this episode: The story behind Red Land Cotton and its family farm in Alabama The journey from seed to sheet Why American textile manufacturing matters Historic linens and heirloom bedding The collaboration with Colonial Williamsburg's Craft & Forge The relationship between craftsmanship and preservation Resources: Visit Red Land Cotton's website here . Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook . Read about the collaboration and shop . If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver , follow…

People in this episode

Host: Allie Kochinsky

Guest: Anna Brakefield

Topics covered

• American craftsmanship
• textile manufacturing
• heirloom textiles
• family legacy
• historic patterns
• domestic production

Keywords

• Red Land Cotton
• American cotton
• textile production
• heirloom bedding
• craftsmanship
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Craft & Forge
• family farm
• historic linens

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Land Cotton, Colonial Williamsburg, Craft & Forge

Places: Alabama

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